This Is Where It Ends

miya_hansley shared a tip "Heartbreaking? Yes. Very much so. Still, I really liked this book. I had never been in public school so the thought of kids having to go through stuff like this all the time is just crazy to me. It was just a reality check for me."

Nai16 shared a tip "Just wanna preface this by saying that the book covers many(potentially) triggering topics, so def proceed with caution. The beginning dropped me in, almost, like it expected me to know all the characters. But I was able to figure everything out 20-25 pages in. Does a great job of covering such a dark yet relevant topic; talking about things such as mental health, loss/grief and loneliness. If you want some insight into gun-violence in schools and how it impacts kids, I definitely recommend this."

camryn_garrett_92 shared a tip "I truly have no words. This book perfectly encapsulates the heartbreaking reality of school shootings. huge violence warning to anyone looking to read it."

h_hying shared a tip "A little slow at the beginning but really caught my attention near the middle then I couldn't put it down. Super sad and very serious especially in the world now. Heart wrenching and so well written. 11/10"

tamiee shared a tip "Picked this up for a quick read. It didn’t make me cry, but the I enjoyed the fast pacing. The subject is tragic and sadly relevant. Scary stuff"

joshua_radcliffe shared a tip "This novel was beautifully tragic. What I appreciated was that the author took time with each character to develop them and allowing the reader to connect with them. The reader got a strong feel of how the characters were connected with each other and how they felt about each other. I thought this was a great read all around, and is one I would recommend."

taylor_blessing_7272 shared a tip "An amazingly fast paced telling with multiple characters giving their POV—so much detail and background information to pick up on, i just couldn’t stop reading!!"

caris_watts shared a tip "was a good book but personally it was a bit boring. of course there were good parts that made it definitely worth reading but i probably wont read it again"

marcy_demers shared a tip "This is an intense read with heavy subject matter. 4 students perspective during a school shooting. There were many moments where I felt like I was right there with them. I even Ugly cried at the end. How could I not?"

alegalreads shared a tip "I hate how sad this story has to be, but that’s what makes the book so compelling. I loved how connected I felt with each character in this book. It’s definitely triggering as the story is about a school shooting, and obviously this is an issue we have been struggling with in the U.S. However, it’s a powerful story and an easy read."

tyebaker shared a tip "I finished this book to entirety in one sitting. The relationships portrayed in the book were so in depth, and despite the changing points of view it was easy to read. Cried many times while turning the pages and had to stop to cry to my partner, definitely will have to read again!"

Poochamoo shared a tip "I picked this up on a whim. I still feel unsettled by the first-person narratives and multiple perspectives of a school shooting. It's an emotionally intense realistic fiction."

lily_spoohn shared a tip "The author really knows how to connect with the readers! It takes a little bit to get used to the different perspectives but the beautiful writing and heart wrenching storyline and background with the different people going through different things is awe inspiring and truly the best thing I have ever read."

bwch13 shared a tip "4.5/5 I absolutely loved this. emotional and tense. I couldn't put it down, I was enthralled. the characters were well written and I cried sm at the end. lgbt representation is always a plus. tw for sexual assault, domestic abuse, school/mass shooting, and homophobia."

mia_827 shared a tip "made me ball my eyes out so hard but it was so captivating i couldn’t put it down. because it’s so connected to real life events, it made me appreciate the country we live in and our gun laws."

lily_gainous shared a tip "i absolutely loved this book i couldn’t put it down once i picked it up yes the topic is sensitive but if you’re ok with it i most definitely recommend i cannot explain how much i liked this book"

lizzy_sterner shared a tip "This is a book about a school shooting that is definitely going to put you in the feels even if you haven't experienced it. You'll be throwing the book multiple times. It's very intense and there are so many turns and twists you have no clue what is going to happen."

nicolemarie shared a tip "Sensitive topic (school shooting), but more than worth the read! Four points of view with time stamps instead of chapters, this book was incredibly well written. The characters were complex and relatable and the story I'm sure resonates with many today. Shredded my heart to pieces as I sobbed until my chest ached at 3am. Highly recommend but also good luck"

sydney_rianna_digio shared a tip "i just finished “the obsession”, it was really good!! now i’m reading “dear evan hansen”. it’s a very big change in genre but both are so good. “this is where it ends” was the book that got me back into reading."

artemis_torres shared a tip "Read it a long time ago and it was pretty sad but after I read it after. While it got boring. But thanks anyways this is a very good book!!"

artemis_torres shared a tip "Well I've been on tiktok and some of them haven't really grabbed my attention I tried reading them but I felt like they had too much credit. Lately I've been reading my go-to books"

grace_toby shared a tip "i read this book in two days because i couldn’t put it down. it’s such a sad story but it’s a very well written book and an emotional rollercoaster"

lilliep22 shared a tip "I honestly couldn’t get into the book, in my opinion it was to lengthy. And I never really knew who was who. I also had a hard time connecting with the characters which is something I always look for in a book."

olivia_granados shared a tip "This book still haunts me, always will. Makes my heart crumble when I think about this book and the story it tells, one of my favorites."

kiwikiwi shared a tip "I have. I read Before I Let Go! It was even better than This Is Where It Ends. It's culty. It touches on asexuality. It's a tad bit supernatural, and each page makes you want to read more."

Gise11e shared a tip "The author really knows how to immerse you into the story. Even tho it’s fiction it’s a tragic story that reminds you of those who have experienced this. I felt truly sad at the reality of it all. As I read this I expected some hero to save them all but that’s not how life works and not how it worked out for the real life victims. Truly worth the read"

kk991 shared a tip "This book was very interesting. Told in many different perspectives. Kept me wanting to read more. Cried so much during the last few chapters I couldn’t put it down."

kamrynn_hart shared a tip "The author did an incredible job writing this book. I love the switching perspectives, it gives readers a chance to truly connect to the not only the main characters but those they love too. Has to be one of the best if not the best book I’ve read."

sierra_bantillo shared a tip "I read this book very recently and devoured it in 2 days. It's like reading a news story or watching a breaking news segment. It's suspenseful and keeps you guessing the character's motives and keeps you turning pages to find out what happens next!"

eyrn shared a tip "My favorite book of all time.. I do warn anyone of reading this if they can't handle gun violence or school shootings.. This story is dark and fascinating but also extremely vivid and painful. This book is a mature read so do be cautious."

aleax shared a tip "every time i put down the book i told myself i wouldn’t keep reading, i just couldn’t do it, and then i’d find myself reading page after page."

Baddoink shared a tip "Absolutely amazing! I love the fact that I was able to see from multiple people’s perspectives. This book made me tear up, it was SOOOO emotional. But, absolutely worth reading! I’ll most likely reread this in the future."

tashalesane shared a tip "This book is easily one of my favorite it was incredibly well written and you knew what was happening per minute I really fell in love with the characters I love how you have to see how everything affected each character very tough subject made me cry like a baby but if you like sad books this is the one for you and there were some parts that utterly shocked me but it was amazing and is very fast pace just overall 10 out of 10"

addieschow shared a tip "not going to say i loved it, the book had a great plot and great characters but it tended to get slow as it spent most of the chapters talking about memories; although, there isn’t much you can do when you’re writing a present tense book so i’ll cut them some slack. other than that I loved the ending."

savannah_claveria shared a tip "So terrifying in the multiple perspectives it gives you including the shooters sister. The build up is terrifyingly realistic and would definitely recommend for those interested."

olivia_mardin shared a tip "This book defiantly a tear jerker. It is a great story and you fall in love with the characters but you defiantly get the feels from it. Would defiantly recommend if you like tear jerk books."

amy_dyer_363 shared a tip "I rarely ever cry during movies, and never once have a cried over a book. I read this book in two days and was in tears by the end of it. Very heart touching"

ali_claeys shared a tip "I can’t describe my emotions after reading this book, it left me unsure and just speechless. The book is beautifully written and constantly left me on the edge of my seat. My favorite character is Tómas, someone who I connect to on an unspeakable level, although he is a rebellious guy, he’ll do anything and everything for the people he loves and cares for. Please read this book!! It’s not only educational about the fear teens today deal with about school shooting but also sends so many messages to students out there."

andrea_shockley shared a tip "When I got to the end of the book I legit cried. No exaggeration when I say that. There is so much happening in this book you don’t want to put it down at all I read it in one sitting it was that amazing."

jordyn_3080 shared a tip "This book was heartbreaking, but had some of the most powerful writing I have ever read. Even though I started crying multiple times, it had a good ending and was written perfectly."

reblynn shared a tip "@robinjohnson301 "favorite part" or part that made me cry the hardest? 😂 I have a high school aged brother so when the siblings are on the phone and it doenst end well it broke my heart. 😭"

elena_park shared a tip "It was hard to read because it was so heartbreaking. I really loved how it was written from 4 points of view, it was a really well written book and I would recommend people to read it."

izabelle_smith_4564 shared a tip "it's seriously heart-wrenching and will send you through a roller-coaster of emotions, but its seriously such a good read; I do recommend :)"

alasandraaowens shared a tip "Very emotional read and I found that it was easier than other books to keep along with the 4 story lines. Would recommend taking a read!"

lexjelaw shared a tip "i’d say it’s best read in nearly one sitting because of how fast paced it is & only takes place over the hour :) it was really good omg!"

teyha_bahe shared a tip "I read this book in an afternoon and no book has left me so broken yet wanting more than This Is Where It Ends. I have a bachelor's in psychology so I'm used to sad topics, but I cried during during entire thing and sobbed once I was finished. Good read."

christine_lamarche shared a tip "I devoured the book in one day, it's fast paced so super easy to read. It is a hard subject, and a really heartbreaking book, I cried like a baby at the end. 10/10 would recommend!"

SweetPea1996 shared a tip "This book absolutely broke my heart because of how powerful it was. It will definitely stay on my mind for a while! 10/10 will recommend"

savannah_cieslak shared a tip "I loved all of it lol... I've never read a book about a school shooting before and it was very interesting to read about it and the events that led up to it"

elizabeth.bookworm shared a tip "although the writing can be difficult to keep up with, i really enjoyed this book and the authors take on what it would feel like to be in this situation. i felt connected to the characters, like i was in the book with them. in my opinion, that’s what makes a great book."

miranda_zarate shared a tip "Absolutely heartbreaking. I read it in one sitting. Having it written from four different points of view made it that much more powerful. So well written"

girlboss1000 shared a tip "NO CUZ THE ENDING HAD ME IN TEARS (not really my eyeliner took me forever that day) BUT THIS BOOK IS AMAZING. great showing everyone's pov in the story. literally gave me chills"

katherineg shared a tip "So sad, but it was written so well. Nijkamp spent so much time on the characters that it makes you feel like you know them personally, which is a blessing and a curse for this book. Definitely worth the read <3"

carolynn_thomas shared a tip "Made me cry a little. But this book opened my eyes to a world of possible scenarios like this one. This book was written so amazingly that I couldn’t put it down. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a little tragedy in their life or just a good read."

taylor_widdifield shared a tip "This book was INCREDIBLE. I couldn’t put it down! The story telling is amazing, and given today’s climate, totally worth the read."

ava_mason_7657 shared a tip "I just finished reading “love like ours” by Melissa Brayden, “this is where it ends” was a bit of an outcast in terms of the book I normally read :))"

ava_mason_7657 shared a tip "Also after I read this I moved on to “They both die at the end”. I know it sounds grim, and in a way it is, but it’s more a story of bravery in all aspects. It takes place over the course of a day when both the main characters receive a notification that they have less than 24 hours left to live. You might’ve already read it but if not I would definitely give it a try! :)"

jeannine_lejeune_3483 shared a tip "It's not often I read q book fast, this one I finished in a day. It's gripping, heartbreaking, and, somehow, beautiful at the same time."

bree_merideth_7826 shared a tip "Life isn't some heroic tale with the perfect plot. It's messy, scary and extremely unfair. But that's what makes you grateful. It makes you humble. Life is beautiful in all it's screwed-up-ness. I loved this book for all the reasons I hated it."

newtobookloving shared a tip "This book. I have no words. I read this back in middle school and it still holds a high place in my heart. I found it very powerful and a must read."

jordo506 shared a tip "I could not put this book down, it kept me engaged through the four different perspectives within each chapter, craving to know what was going to happen next. I've never read a book as fast as I did this one (2 days), and that's a testament to how intriguing it is. The details in the writing make you think you're actually there amongst the chaos."

jenifer_heredia shared a tip "Great book and very well written I was in a “reading block” and this book captured my attention from the first page. I couldn’t put it down, had me on the edge of my seat definitely recommend !!"

aaliayh_moodie shared a tip "this is honestly one of the most unique books i’ve ever read. It’s about a school shooting and it’s in 4 different point of views over the time span of 54 minutes. i NEVER cry over books but i was balling. 15/10 definitely recommend"

vanessa_lila shared a tip "Fast paced, great story line and easy to read. Tough topic, had me tearing up at times. It is a fiction book but we have seen that it can also be real life."

morgan_craig_5159 shared a tip "Something about this book is so captivating. I love that it is told by several perspectives and that everything is timed. It shows the events that are happening simultaneously in different peoples minds."

silasisdead shared a tip "literally the best book ever. it totally made me cry in class and has a ton of plot twists. very good thriller about a school shooting and 100% recommend 👍👍"

corrine_dupont shared a tip "This book is amazing. May have made me scared to go to school but it’s cool. I actually read this in school and it made me cry and I swear people could tell it was a sad and scary book just by looking at me. I’ve had multiple people ask if i was okay while i read it"

kelseyakilp shared a tip "Beautifully written, great characters, sad subject. Especially if you live in America, it hits close to home. Absolutely tragic and heartbreaking, but you have to keep going until the end. Check trigger warnings. Worth the read."